A Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court questions why undertrial prisoners, presumed innocent, are denied voting rights under Section 62(5) of the Representation of People Act. The petition highlights that an estimated five lakh undertrials are disenfranchised, a situation contrasting with practices in other nations. The court has sought responses from the Centre and…
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking pan-India guidelines for social media account suspensions. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta allowed petitioners to withdraw their plea, suggesting they explore other legal remedies. The bench questioned the fundamental right to WhatsApp access and suggested approaching the high court or filing a civil suit.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova expressed shock after seeing Lara Trump sing Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” in a video. This emerged as Turning Point USA announced an “All American Halftime Show” as a conservative alternative to the NFL’s official Super Bowl LXI performance featuring Bad Bunny, sparking online debate.
Baltimore Ravens face a significant challenge in Week 6 against the Rams, missing star quarterback Lamar Jackson due to a hamstring injury. Backup Cooper Rush will lead the offense after a tough Week 5 outing. The team’s depth is further tested with key players like Roquan Smith and Chidobe Awuzie also sidelined, putting their resilience…
OpenAI’s COO reveals the AI giant is a massive user of Slack and Salesforce, calling them crucial internal systems. He explained how AI is being integrated to streamline workflows, significantly boosting productivity for teams like sales. This allows employees to manage more accounts and focus on higher-impact tasks, setting a new baseline for efficiency.
Trade war reignites: Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese goods; impact from November 1 or sooner
The Supreme Court is poised to permit the sale and use of green firecrackers in Delhi and NCR for Diwali, Gurupurav, and Christmas. While reserving orders, the bench questioned the necessity of a complete ban, noting no significant increase in pollution attributed to crackers. The government proposed strict measures, including a ban on series crackers…
America has sanctioned eight Indian individuals and ten companies. These actions are due to their involvement in trading Iranian oil. The US State Department and Treasury targeted numerous entities globally. Several Indian firms are accused of importing Iranian-origin petrochemicals and LPG. These shipments were destined for China and Pakistan. The sanctions highlight ongoing efforts to…
